“All of these things are really important to understand when it comes to programming. Things aren't random; they're there for a reason. The variety is there for a reason, and the repetition is also there for a reason.” “If you have been a cardio bunny in the past, how much have you killed yourself through cardio and felt like you ended up fat skinny, so you're not happy with your results anyway?”
In this episode, the focus is on the various training styles for fat loss, specifically discussing the weekly Zoom coaching call with the AB girls. Izzy celebrates the awesome wins of the AB girls, including Gabby, who has successfully become pregnant after four years of IVF, thanks to her proper nutrition, mindset, and healthy lifestyle.
Izzy delves into the effectiveness of different weight training techniques for fat loss, comparing HIIT weights with traditional reps and exploring the benefits of light versus heavy lifting. She explains the nuances of rep ranges, discussing 1-3 reps, 8-12 reps, and 15+ reps, and how they affect fat loss.
The episode also covers cardio strategies for fat loss, highlighting the differences between HIIT, LISS, and MISS, as well as comparing steps and machines for optimal results.
In this episode, Izzy talks about:
Notable Quotes:
“What your body needs right now is less; less is more in your case, which is why I've taken out your cardio and given you more food.”
“So, if you put your body through chronic stress, and training is a stress, right? Even if it's enjoyable, then you feel relaxed; mentally, it's still a physical stress on the body.”
“All of these things are really important to understand when it comes to programming. Things aren't random; they're there for a reason. The variety is there for a reason, and the repetition is also there for a reason.”
“If you have been a cardio bunny in the past, how much have you killed yourself through cardio and felt like you ended up fat skinny, so you're not happy with your results anyway?”
Links Mentioned:
Izzy on Instagram: @izzybeeston
Izzy on Facebook: Izzy Beeston
Izzy on TikTok: @izzy.beeston
Ambitious Bodies on Instagram: @ambitiousbodies
Ambitious Bodies on Facebook: Ambitious Bodies Fitness
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